How to Do Standing Overhand Shoulder Stretch

Standing Overhand Shoulder Stretch is a shoulders exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Standing Overhand Shoulder Stretch

  1. 01Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and reach one arm overhead.
  2. 02Bend the overhead elbow so the hand reaches toward the middle of the upper back.
  3. 03Use the opposite hand to gently push the elevated elbow downward to deepen the stretch.
  4. 04Keep the ribs tucked and avoid arching the lower back during the hold.
  5. 05Hold for the allotted time then switch arms.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Standing Overhand Shoulder Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Retract the shoulder blades downward away from the ears to ensure the stretch hits the deltoids rather than the upper traps.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Standing Overhand Shoulder Stretch questions

What muscles does Standing Overhand Shoulder Stretch work?

Standing Overhand Shoulder Stretch is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Standing Overhand Shoulder Stretch correctly?

Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and reach one arm overhead. Bend the overhead elbow so the hand reaches toward the middle of the upper back. Use the opposite hand to gently push the elevated elbow downward to deepen the stretch. Keep the ribs tucked and avoid arching the lower back during the hold. Hold for the allotted time then switch arms.

What is the A90 coach tip for Standing Overhand Shoulder Stretch?

Retract the shoulder blades downward away from the ears to ensure the stretch hits the deltoids rather than the upper traps.

Is Standing Overhand Shoulder Stretch suitable for beginners?

Standing Overhand Shoulder Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Standing Overhand Shoulder Stretch?

No. Standing Overhand Shoulder Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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